The stage is set for a fun Friday night at Target Field featuring Ryan vs. fellow All-Star Paul Skenes and a postgame concert.

After being looked at by a team trainer, Buxton stayed in the game and eventually scored on a hit by Ryan Jeffers. But Brooks Lee pinch hit for Buxton in the second inning. Buxton

The Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton suffered an injury scare in their game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

Initial X-rays were negative, but the injury takes place five days before Buxton's scheduled to compete in the Home Run Derby.

Byron Buxton has had an All-Star season for the Minnesota Twins highlighted by his consistent presence in the lineup.

Buxton will look to become the second Twins player to win the Home Run Derby, and he'll do it in his home state.

There is no doubt that Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan should be an All-Star Game participant. After his outing against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday he owns a 2.76 ERA on the season and has proven to be amongst the best starting pitchers in baseball.